Membership

Everyone is invited to become a member of the Kootenay Shambhala Centre.

Becoming a member of our Centre automatically brings membership in the Shambhala global mandala. Membership is a way to express appreciation for what Shambhala provides and help make it available to others.

Membership involves supporting Shambhala in three main ways:

• Practicing mindfulness-awareness meditation. This is the most important kind of support members can offer. We provide ongoing meditation instruction and study opportunities for those who aspire to expand and deepen their practice.

• Volunteering. All of the work of our Centre and much of the work of the the larger Shambhala community is done by volunteers. Giving one's time and talents—whatever they may be—to the work of the community is a vital form of support.

• Providing financial support. We rely on membership dues to pay our basic operating expenses. Suggested Kootenay Shambhala Centre dues are $35 per month, and the suggested level of support to the Shambhala global mandala is $10 per month. Members are welcome to give less or more than these amounts as they choose. The spirit of our approach to membership dues is expressed in our Generosity Policy.

Membership privileges include:

• Having keys to the Centre (as seen appropriate)
• Having use of the Centre’s library
• Having opportunities to staff programs and receive related training
• Being eligible to participate in the Centre’s governance
• Receiving discounts on use of the Centre’s retreat cabin
• Having access to the members areas on our website and at shambhala.org
• Being eligible to apply to attend advanced training programs
• Being invited to great parties!

To become a member or for more information about membership, please contact our Membership Coordinator, Cameron Wenaus, at info@nelsonbuddha.com.

To learn how you can offer membership dues, please go to our Membership Dues page.

Learn more about meditation and buddhism at shambhala.org

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Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson,  BC V1L 5P7
Tel. 250-352-5560    Email: info@nelsonbuddha.com